12th
Dec
Dec
Welcome to my tour stop for ‘Minstrel’s Serenade’ by
Aubrie Dionne. I’m really excited about this tour. I have read two other books
by Aubrie Dionne and loved them. This book is an epic fantasy Romance published
by Lyrical Kensington. This is a review only tour that runs December 8- 12th.
Check out the tour page for the full schedule.
About the Book:
He’s sworn to protect her, but can he save her from
himself?
himself?
Danika Rubystone has hated the minstrels ever since her
mother ran away with one. As Princess, she’s duty bound to marry Valorian, a
minstrel from the House of Song. But problems in the kingdom are mounting. With
her father dead she’s the sole heir to an imperiled throne, and wyverns attack
Ebonvale’s southern shores. But after Danika finds a lone survivor of a
wyvern’s attack who holds the key to protecting the kingdom and she finally
meets the enchantingly sly Valorian, everything changes.
mother ran away with one. As Princess, she’s duty bound to marry Valorian, a
minstrel from the House of Song. But problems in the kingdom are mounting. With
her father dead she’s the sole heir to an imperiled throne, and wyverns attack
Ebonvale’s southern shores. But after Danika finds a lone survivor of a
wyvern’s attack who holds the key to protecting the kingdom and she finally
meets the enchantingly sly Valorian, everything changes.
As Ebonvale’s Royal Guard sails with the minstrels to smite the uprising of
wyverns, Danika dances a line between sticking by duty like her father, or
following her wild heart like her mother.
My Review:
When I saw the sign up for ‘Minstrel’s Serenade’ by
Aubrie Dionne the cover was immediately something that stood out for me. I
loved the knights armor and the dark coloring. So after I signed up I was
really excited to hear that I could participate in the blog tour.
In ‘Minstrel’s Serenade’ we meet princess Danika
Rubystone, the new ruler of Ebonvale. Danika became the new ruler after her
father died in a big battle a short while ago. Now Danika needs to solve the
problems that are rising but as a princess, she’s also bound to marry Valorian,
a minstrel of The House of Song. This is not something Danika is really excited
about, her heart is telling her to do something very different and un-princess
like. But as a princess she’s not really supposed to be following her own
heart. After Danika finds a little boy in the middle of a torn war field, she
soon finds her whole world changing.
Rubystone, the new ruler of Ebonvale. Danika became the new ruler after her
father died in a big battle a short while ago. Now Danika needs to solve the
problems that are rising but as a princess, she’s also bound to marry Valorian,
a minstrel of The House of Song. This is not something Danika is really excited
about, her heart is telling her to do something very different and un-princess
like. But as a princess she’s not really supposed to be following her own
heart. After Danika finds a little boy in the middle of a torn war field, she
soon finds her whole world changing.
Normally I’m not a big fan of books about a war era. I usually
just don’t find them very enjoyable. But from the moment I started ‘Minstrel’s
Serenade’ I must say I enjoyed the story. This book is very easy to read and I
loved the chemistry between Danika and Bron, her bodyguard. Danika and Bron are
both very loyal people and they will do almost anything for their kingdom. At
times I found it a little frustrating that they were so loyal. (LOL) I really wanted
to scream at times and tell them that they just had to give in to their
feelings. But a true princess does what’s best for her kingdom off course. (Still
frustrating :P)
just don’t find them very enjoyable. But from the moment I started ‘Minstrel’s
Serenade’ I must say I enjoyed the story. This book is very easy to read and I
loved the chemistry between Danika and Bron, her bodyguard. Danika and Bron are
both very loyal people and they will do almost anything for their kingdom. At
times I found it a little frustrating that they were so loyal. (LOL) I really wanted
to scream at times and tell them that they just had to give in to their
feelings. But a true princess does what’s best for her kingdom off course. (Still
frustrating :P)
The character I loved the most was definitely Bron. I loved
how strong willed and brave he was. Bron would do anything for Danika and her
kingdom. Even if that would mean that Bron had to deny his true feelings, he
would do it out of loyalty for Ebonvale. A very admirable thing, I think. And
being a part of the Royal Guard made him even more appealing to me. A brave
strong knight. Swoon!!!
how strong willed and brave he was. Bron would do anything for Danika and her
kingdom. Even if that would mean that Bron had to deny his true feelings, he
would do it out of loyalty for Ebonvale. A very admirable thing, I think. And
being a part of the Royal Guard made him even more appealing to me. A brave
strong knight. Swoon!!!
This story is mixed with action and moments of romance.
Although I definitely enjoyed this book and I loved the way Aubrie Dionne wrote
this story, I still find this war era is not really for me. But Aubrie Dionne made
sure I enjoyed this book none the less. This is definitely a book you should
read if you’re in the mood for some action filled romance.
Although I definitely enjoyed this book and I loved the way Aubrie Dionne wrote
this story, I still find this war era is not really for me. But Aubrie Dionne made
sure I enjoyed this book none the less. This is definitely a book you should
read if you’re in the mood for some action filled romance.
About the Author:
Aubrie Dionne is an author and flutist in New England.
Her books have received the highest ratings from Romance Times Magazine, as
well as Night Owl Reviews and Two Lips Reviews. She has guest blogged on the
USA Today Happily Ever After Blog and the Dear Teen Me blog and signed books at
the Boston Book Festival, Barnes and Noble, and the Romance Writers of America
conference.
Her books have received the highest ratings from Romance Times Magazine, as
well as Night Owl Reviews and Two Lips Reviews. She has guest blogged on the
USA Today Happily Ever After Blog and the Dear Teen Me blog and signed books at
the Boston Book Festival, Barnes and Noble, and the Romance Writers of America
conference.
Her writings have appeared in Mindflights, Niteblade,Silver Blade, Emerald Tales, Hazard Cat, Moon Drenched Fables, A Fly in Amber,
and Aurora Wolf. Her books are published by Astraea Press, Spencer Hill Press,
Entangled Publishing, Inkspell Publishing, Lyrical Press, and Gypsy Shadow
Publishing. When she’s not writing, Aubrie teaches flute and plays in
orchestras.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I'm really glad that you enjoyed this one for the most part. I get why people wouldn't be a fan of the war aspects. At least this one was light on that bit and it didn't drone on with the fight scenes. Thanks so much for hosting a tour stop!
It was definitely light on the war aspects. That made this book definitely work for me.
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate in this tour! 😉